[Adopted 10-5-2009]
A. 
There shall be in the Town of Plainville an Aviation Commission of seven resident electors appointed by the Town Council. Not more than four members of the Commission shall belong to the same political party. Three members shall be appointed for the term of three years, three members for two years and one for one year, and thereafter all appointments shall be for a term of three years. Each member shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and has qualified. The original Commission members shall commence their terms as of November 1, 2009. A member appointed to the Commission to replace a member whose term has not expired shall be appointed for the unexpired term only. The Commission members shall appoint their own Chairperson and Secretary who shall serve for a term of one year commencing on November 1 of each year.
B. 
The Town Council may also appoint up to two alternates to perform the duties of an absent member. Each alternate shall serve for a term of three years. The original alternates' terms shall commence as of November 1, 2009. Any vacancy in the membership of the Commission shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the vacated member's term by one of the Town Council's appointed alternates.
The Aviation Commission shall meet as often as it deems necessary but at least monthly. It shall file a report on matters such as activity at the airport, revenues, expenses, capital improvements, grants and such other items of interest. The report shall be filed with the Town Council and Town Manager no later than the 10th day of each month.
The Aviation Commission shall be responsible for such duties as are provided by state statutes, the Town Charter or by legislation approved by the Town Council which deals with Robertson Airport and its related activities and facilities.
The Aviation Commission shall work in cooperation with the Town Manager in the preparation of a budget setting forth estimated costs, revenues and capital improvements during the ensuing fiscal year to be included in the regular annual Town budget in accordance with the Town Charter.